by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how SFCM ranks among other schools offering degrees in music.
Go directly to any of the following sections:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
SFCM was ranked #52 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 66 students received their master’s degree in music from SFCM. This makes it the #17 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
Music majors graduating with a master's degree from SFCM make a median salary of $20,970 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $25,041.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFCM, music students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all music majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at SFCM is $916 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Of the 41 music students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from SFCM, about 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of music master's degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 0 |
